The Holidays - Atheist Nexus2017-12-14T02:58:25Zhttp://atheistnexus.org/forum/topics/the-holidays?groupUrl=blackatheistsofamerica&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThis time of the year has not…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-12-31:2182797:Comment:21334252012-12-31T15:45:37.847ZJamile Oenomaus Williamsonhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/JamileOenomausWilliamson
<p>This time of the year has not changed for me. I do not personally participate in the holidays. Holidays for me is comparable to being indoctrinated into a religion or cult. We were taught these things as children &amp; I personally decided long ago to do away with childish things. You can celebrate any time of the year &amp; make up your own traditions &amp; holidays as you see fit as individuals. Most holidays are about propaganda &amp; big businesses. The only purpose the holidays serve…</p>
<p>This time of the year has not changed for me. I do not personally participate in the holidays. Holidays for me is comparable to being indoctrinated into a religion or cult. We were taught these things as children &amp; I personally decided long ago to do away with childish things. You can celebrate any time of the year &amp; make up your own traditions &amp; holidays as you see fit as individuals. Most holidays are about propaganda &amp; big businesses. The only purpose the holidays serve for me are days off of work. </p> The key word for me is "day."…tag:atheistnexus.org,2011-11-12:2182797:Comment:17282782011-11-12T09:29:07.507ZRegina Goodwinhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/ReginaGoodwin
<p>The key word for me is "day." In other words, a day off. People get on my case for not putting up a tree. I have not put up a tree since I was 9 years old and I haven't missed that tree since.</p>
<p>The key word for me is "day." In other words, a day off. People get on my case for not putting up a tree. I have not put up a tree since I was 9 years old and I haven't missed that tree since.</p> It does make things a little…tag:atheistnexus.org,2011-01-17:2182797:Comment:10830432011-01-17T03:24:59.688ZAlex The Realisthttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/AlexWilliams
It does make things a little awkward when the majority of my friends are "believers". I like the holidays when it comes to the sales and getting things that I want or need. For the past 4 to 5 years I have not had a tree in my house or many decorations. This year was different, but the decorations were for the believer I happen to love (who also respects my position on religion). After openly being an atheist, I don't get many invites. I don't like to go places where they "pray". SO, things are…
It does make things a little awkward when the majority of my friends are "believers". I like the holidays when it comes to the sales and getting things that I want or need. For the past 4 to 5 years I have not had a tree in my house or many decorations. This year was different, but the decorations were for the believer I happen to love (who also respects my position on religion). After openly being an atheist, I don't get many invites. I don't like to go places where they "pray". SO, things are very different, but I'm HAPPY. Thats what counts.